We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
Many of us are uncomfortable talking about and planning for death, however there are many important decisions to make and information to give to trusted others so that you are the one determining what’s important to you.
Here at Independence Now, our staff love podcasts! Here’s a list of their favorites.
Independence Now’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) staff Michael Saunders, Carlos Garner, and Felicia Latimore recently held an in-person ‘I Want My Life Back’ event at Cadia of Hyattsville, a Nursing Facility in Prince George’s County.
On May the 4th, we’re not only reminded of how much we love Star Wars, but how much we love movies! Here’s some info on accommodations available at the theater and at home to maximize your viewing experience.
John Barrett of Mobility Solutions speaks with Independence Now about the wide variety of stairlifts and other services they provide.
One of the greatest benefits of attending an Independence Now event is the peer mentoring that occurs between consumers.
HandyPro is a company we frequently work with to complete standard and custom home modification projects for consumers so they can remain independent in their own homes.
In recognition of White Cane Safety Day, read the history of White Cane Laws and hear one person’s story of how using a white cane helped him gain independence.
In honor of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Carlos Garner shares his story.
Advocacy is an important part of the past and present of CILs and while we have made progress in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, we still have a long way to go.
